Out-of-Class Experiences

In contrast to many colleges and universities, faculty at Illinois State maintain a strong commitment to undergraduate instruction and mentoring. Every semester approximately 100 undergraduate students work with department faculty in their classrooms or research labs, or complete independent study. Opportunities are also available for more advanced students to complete an internship in an applied setting. Students report that these out-of-class opportunities are among the most valuable aspects of their educational experience.

Click on the linkbelow for a description of the out-of-class experience and registration procedures.

Honors Research — (PSY 299, IDS 285, or IDS 286) students complete a research project through the Honors Program

Independent Study — (PSY 287) students complete an in-depth study project under the supervision of a faculty member

Internship Program — (PSY 398) students earn academic credit for completing a psychology-related work experience